Location: Swindon, Wiltshire
Contract: Full‑Time, Permanent
Salary: MPS/UPS
An ambitious and forward-thinking secondary school in Swindon invites applications for a Design & Technology Teacher—someone ready to guide students through engineering, innovation, and sustainable design from September 2025.
Key Responsibilities
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Teach DT across KS3 and KS4, with the opportunity to deliver KS5 specialist courses
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Develop and refine engaging project-based units—ranging from consumer products to smart systems
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Support technical skill development: CAD design, CNC manufacturing, robotics and materials understanding
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Encourage real-world context through maker challenges, collaboration with industry partners, and practical exhibitions
Candidate Profile
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Engineering, Design, or Technology degree with QTS
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Comfortable in a workshop environment supervising machinery safely
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Engaging, creative, solution-driven educator with strong behavior management
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Eager to develop departmental initiatives and innovation-focused curriculum
School and Department
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High-quality facilities including laser cutters, 3D printers, CNC routers, and wood & metal workshops
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Strong technical team, and open-sourced resource sharing
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Commitment to pupil and staff growth—team-teaching, CPD opportunities, and flexible working